Box Score

The Dallas Baptist University Volleyball Team earned their third straight win, Thursday, sweeping Texas A&M International on a trio of tightly played sets. The Lady Patriots improve to 7-10 overall, 5-3 in conference, following the Heartland win.
 
It took a comeback in the first set, as DBU trailed 16-13 mid-way through the frame. Things remained tight, as the two clubs tied multiple times late before the Dustdevils had set point at 25-24. The Lady Patriots responded with three straight points and a 27-25 set win.
 
The second frame took almost an identical route as the first, with DBU coming back from a small deficit near the middle of the set, eventually securing a 25-23 win. After a tie at 12 in the final set, DBU pulled ahead and led the remainder of the frame, competing the sweep with a 25-22 win.
 
Erika Papadeas was solid on both offense and defense, turning in a double-double with a team-high 15 kills and 12 digs. Tyler Bradsher and Kaycie Bird continued to share setting responsibilities, each earning 20 assists.
 
Along with the 12 from Papadeas, four other players turned in double-digit dig performances, led by a team-high 16 from Cameron Hartson. Tadam Mergener added 13, with Bird and Bradsher contributing 11 and 10, respectively. Krystal Wunderlich did her part at the net, adding a pair of blocks.
 
"Erika (Papadeas) played as close to perfect as possible," said DBU Head Coach Cathy Kokel. "Krystal (Wunderlich) is a huge blocking force at the net for us. Both she and Erika bring great energy to the game."
 
Kokel also praised the effort of Markayla Benoit, who added four kills off the bench. "She came in and did what she is supposed to do, play strong offense."
 
Alex Ciszek earned a match-high 16 kills for the Texas A&M International (2-14, 1-7), followed by 14 from Toriana Goods. Lizzie Prieto passed off 39 assists, with Desiree Ortiz registering 29 digs, also a match-best.
 
The Lady Patriots continue on the road, Saturday, traveling to St. Mary's University for a noon contest. They return to the DBU campus, Tuesday, for a 7 p.m. matchup with Tarleton State University at The Burg Center.